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December 03, 2010

Festive Fun at Punchestown, RESCHEDULED To Tues DEC 14th

Due to adverse weather conditions racing has been rescheduled from Sunday 5th to Tuesday 14th December.

  • Santa Claus Goes Racing
  • Free Junior Jockey Fun Club Entertainment
  • Family Ticket Just €25 – Save €11.
  • Ballymore GFC Christmas Fair and Fun Day
     

The festive season gets into full swing at Punchestown on John Durkan Memorial Chase Day, December 9th, when Santa Claus makes a cameo appearance at the Junior Jockey Fun Club.

Santa will be taking time from his hectic schedule to meet all the children racing that day and as usual, there will be FREE face painting, pony rides, bouncy castles, creative corner and much more.

The Junior Jockey Fun Club is located in the trackside pavilion which means mums and dads can enjoy the on-course action while the children make the most of the complimentary entertainment. Punchestown racecourse is delighted to offer family admission (inc. two adults) for just €25 offering a saving of €11. All children under 14 are FREE and Dobbins Food Hall will provide tasty children’s menu at excellent prices.

Also taking place on 9th December will be a huge Christmas Fair and Family Fun day run in conjunction with Ballymore Eustace G.F.C. Located in the event centre, the fair offers everything from cake sales, Tug Of War Blitz and GAA workshops to over 60 retail stands offering arts, crafts and excellent stocking fillers. Admission to the Christmas Fair is FREE.

Racecourse gates will open at 11.30 with the Fair and Fun Club getting underway from 12 noon.

Admission to racecourse €18pp or €10 for Student and OAPS.
Children under 14 FREE.
Admission to Ballymore Fair FREE
 

Further information on the Junior Jockey Fun Club is available on www.punchestown.com or please call 045 897704.